Today was a interesting day. It started with me reading the following email from one of my professors:
"Hi everyone, I'm sick as a dog so class is cancelled. Read, post, and respond, and I'll see you on Tuesday."
Like any college student, I shouted..."Fuck yeah!"
FYI: I've decided since I haven't declared a major yet, I should continue to swear like a sailor, in case I decide to major in Sailing; I don't want to be out of practice.
That's where the "like any college student" stuff ended. Because as most college students were jumping back into their cozy crab-infested futons, snuggling up with their "Twilight" & "High School Musical" pillows for a couple extra hours of sleep - I'd already walked 4 miles, made breakfast, drank 2 cups of coffee, kissed my husband & daughter goodbye for the day, took my son to the bus, kissed him goodbye and checked my god damn email! Seriously, it's a little late to go back to bed.
What I wouldn't have done for an opportunity to curl up in my lovely, laundry loaded bed and spoon my "Batman Forever" & "Jerry Maguire" pillow and go back to sleep for a couple of hours.
These were popular movies back in 1995. I'm not afraid to admit Val Kilmer is hotter than Robert Pattinson any day! Ok, maybe not today (or for the last 10 years) 'cause like the rest of us...............Val got fat and old. His Ice Man glory days are over. ☹
I'm betting Cuba Gooding Jr. would totally mess up Corbin Bleu though.......SHOW ME THE MONEY!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Day 21...
"What are you going to school for?"
Apparently, that's the million dollar question. It's asked by most people that hear I am going back to college. Some people stop there or say something like "Philosophy...really?!?!" A lot of people who haven't been to college go on to ask "What kind of job will you get with that?"
Until recently, I looked at college as a place to go if you want a good job. A lot of people look at it through those eyes, as a way to have a leg up on the competition in the job market. Something to get done with as soon as possible in order to get started with your "life." "What are you planning to do with a degree in ________?" I have asked that very same questions to people starting college either fresh out of high school or non-traditional students who decide to go back.
To answer my own question:
I am going to learn something. I am going to have my beliefs and views challenged. I am going to be able to not only tolerate, but embrace people with differences. I am going to utilize my brain in a way that I never have before. I am going to be uncomfortable and grow through that discomfort, becoming a stronger person.
I am going to be a role model for my children. Teaching them that being static may not be enough for them and that leading an ever-changing life is OK. So what if it wasn't part of the initial plan. Plans and people change. Don't be afraid to change your mind. Shake things up! Even if people don't understand or if they don't support you "rocking the boat." Do what feels right to you, not what is safe or understood by the masses.
I believe this UWP experience is going to change me. It will be uncomfortable for some, maybe even unacceptable for those who don't understand, but I know deep down it is right.
Hopefully, I won't be the only one who learns something.
Apparently, that's the million dollar question. It's asked by most people that hear I am going back to college. Some people stop there or say something like "Philosophy...really?!?!" A lot of people who haven't been to college go on to ask "What kind of job will you get with that?"
Until recently, I looked at college as a place to go if you want a good job. A lot of people look at it through those eyes, as a way to have a leg up on the competition in the job market. Something to get done with as soon as possible in order to get started with your "life." "What are you planning to do with a degree in ________?" I have asked that very same questions to people starting college either fresh out of high school or non-traditional students who decide to go back.
To answer my own question:
I am going to learn something. I am going to have my beliefs and views challenged. I am going to be able to not only tolerate, but embrace people with differences. I am going to utilize my brain in a way that I never have before. I am going to be uncomfortable and grow through that discomfort, becoming a stronger person.
I am going to be a role model for my children. Teaching them that being static may not be enough for them and that leading an ever-changing life is OK. So what if it wasn't part of the initial plan. Plans and people change. Don't be afraid to change your mind. Shake things up! Even if people don't understand or if they don't support you "rocking the boat." Do what feels right to you, not what is safe or understood by the masses.
I believe this UWP experience is going to change me. It will be uncomfortable for some, maybe even unacceptable for those who don't understand, but I know deep down it is right.
Hopefully, I won't be the only one who learns something.
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